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Banks more cautious with home loans

Many banks have so far not only closed their doors to real estate development borrowers but also restricted loans to home buyers.

Ha Giang, FFI team up to protect Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys

The People’s Committee of Ha Giang and Fauna & Flora International (FFI) Vietnam on July 21 signed a memorandum of understanding on the conservation of the endangered Tonkin snub-nosed monkey and flora species in this northernmost province

Cai luong artists battle in music competition

More than 50 professional theatre artists will perform in the national traditional theatre contest, Trần Hữu Trang Cải Lương Talented Performers 2022 in HCM City in September.

Turtle Lake needs to be preserved

HCM City's iconic Turtle Lake (Ho Con Rua) has been identified by the local authority as so important, it needs to be preserved.

Fishermen rescued after 12 days of drifting at sea

Five additional survivors of fishing vessel BTh 97478 TS, which sank at sea on July 10, were rescued on the morning of July 22 by a pass-by ship.

As COVID-19 cases rise again, experts insist on more vigilance

As the number of COVID-19 cases is increasing, experts have issued new warnings on the importance of preventive measures and vaccine boosters.

Hanoi holds art programmes in commemoration of invalids, fallen soldiers

The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and local art troupes are organising several art programmes paying tribute to war invalids and martyrs on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Invalids and Fallen Soldiers’ Day (July 27, 1947-2022).

Liem wins championship title at Biel Chess International Tournament

Local chess player Le Quang Liem secured the championship title in the Grandmaster Triathlon on July 22 at the Biel International Chess Festival 2022 in Switzerland.

Vietnam to attend 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Cambodia on August 2-6

There will also be meeting between foreign ministers of ASEAN and partner countries within the framework of ASEAN+1, ASEAN+3, the East Asia Summit (EAS), including the first ASEAN-UK Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Many localities reserve the best land plots for real estate projects: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that land needs to be used in the right way to create value and jobs, and that real estate development must not be the priority.

Vietnam’s human resources and the fear of missing opportunities

The lack of many highly qualified human resources leads to low labor productivity, hindrances for production expansion, and meeting of customer demands, affecting overall business results.

Waste map to help Vietnam turn waste into resources

A webinar on measures to optimise the exploitation of solid waste potential in Vietnam in order to turn waste into resources, was held by the Vietnam Initiative for Energy Transition (VIETSE) on Tuesday, bringing together experts, and representatives

Extension of circular on debt rescheduling unneccessary: insiders

The expiration of Circular 14 on debt rescheduling and interest rates reduction in late June is likely to expose banks to higher levels of non-performing loans (NPLs), yet insiders say it is unnecessary to extend it.

The many ways of enjoying dracontomelon fruit

Sau (dracontomelon) is a seasonal fruit from the north. Its season lasts two to three months, between May and August. The fruit has a sour taste that can provide indispensable flavour to a variety of dishes.

Vietnamese need 50 years of savings to buy an apartment

When people with an average income have to save 30 years to buy an apartment, this indicates a sign of a real estate bubble. In Vietnam, this figure is an average of 57 years.

VN-Index fails to breach 1,200 points on persistent selling force

The market traded two different ways on Friday with the VN-Index failing to cross the psychological level of 1,200 points, as rising selling pressure outweighed demand for riskier assets.

Foreign financiers believe Vietnam likely to control inflation at 4% this year

Major foreign financial institutions such as IMF, ADB, and AMRO have made different forecasts on Vietnamese inflation this year, although they all anticipate the figure to hover around 4%.

Vietnam’s tourism recovery strongly after pandemic

After more than 2 years of being almost paralyzed by the Covid-19 epidemic, Vietnam's tourism industry has been making an impressive recovery.

Enjoying the great outdoors around the capital

Hanoi lures tourists with its rich cultural heritage, historic sites and great food, but that isn't all the capital can offer. Surrounded by mountains, rivers and forests, getting out into the great outdoors has become more and more popular.

Man collects litter on seabed to protect marine life

A Nha Trang man, who was upset that waste had been the main factor in the death of many sea animals, has been picking up garbage on the ocean floor for 20 years, and hopes his actions can inspire others.